Spooky season is upon us, and that means it’s time to go out and find a costume! To make your Halloween shopping experience easier, we’ve curated a list of five local shops in Calgary, each specializing in unique aspects depending on the character or theme you plan to transform into this Halloween season.
So, get ready as the we turn into the costume-busters!
The Costume Shoppe
The Costume Shoppe is your ultimate destination for everything costumes. Whether you’re looking for inflatable costumes, morph suits, pet costumes, or even couple costumes, you’ll find everything you need to be Halloween-ready in one convenient place. They even have costumes organized on their site by decades. To make things even easier, they also offer worldwide shipping.
Located at: 4307 Blackfoot Trl SE
Dark Age Creations
If you have a love for medieval times and desire an authentic and show stopping costume, look no further than Dark Age Creations. As Canada’s only active armoury, DAC crafts the majority of their products locally in Calgary. They provide rentals for Halloween, allowing you to mix and match weapons and armour. While you may not be able to bust a move on the dance floor in a full metal suit, you’ll certainly be everyone’s knight in shining armour.
Located at: 508 42 Ave SE
Canuck Amusements and Merchandising Ltd.
Canuck Amusements and Merchandising Ltd. is a wonderful, family-run business with over 44 years of experience under its belt! Not only do they offer a fantastic range of basic costume options, but they also specialize in a fantastic selection of Halloween decorations.
While everyone else is grabbing costumes for clubbing or trick-or-treating, some of you might be planning a ghoulish house party. This is where Canuck Amusements’ amazing products can help you take your at-home Halloween bash to the next level!
Located at: 3911 37 Street SW
Thriftopia
Chances are, this place may ring a bell – we actually highlighted it in our ‘Our Favorite Spots for Thrifting & Vintage Shopping in Calgary‘ article. Although it’s not a traditional costume store, it’s full of potential for those with imagination and a costume that’s hard to find.
With racks upon racks of clothing, you can Frankenstein together your own unique costume. Not only will you save a significant amount of money, but you’ll also be able to repurpose some pieces you find into your everyday wardrobe year-round.
Located at: 206 62 Ave SE
Don’s Hobby Shop
If you’re truly dedicated to taking your costume to the next level, or if transforming into a flesh-eating zombie is your idea of the perfect Halloween look, then you must pay a visit to Don’s Costume and Makeup Shop.
Here, you’ll find an impressive array of costume options and masks for the entire family. However, what truly sets this place apart is its makeup and special FX selection. From a wide range of contact lenses and face jewels to fake blood, prosthetics, and bald caps (for our Mr.305 enthusiasts).
Adding to the allure, they even host FX workshops throughout the year, providing an opportunity for anyone to learn and hone their skills in the art of makeup and special effects.
Located at: 1515 Centre St. North
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